Highway Maintenance Supervisor | Kelso

State of Washington; Kelso (WA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Descripción de la vacante

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in Kelso, WA is seeking an experienced Highway Maintenance Supervisor to lead roadway maintenance crews, plan budgets, and oversee safety and training. The role is full-time, requires CDL, and involves night shifts with varied duty stations.

You will supervise daily maintenance activities, coordinate with agencies, and provide leadership to staff across multiple sites while upholding WSDOT standards and values.

Formación

• Independent leadership of multiple highway maintenance crews.
• Track expenditures and manage inventory independently.
• Promote safety-first culture and enforce safe work practices.
• Clear communications with staff, agencies and the public.
• Operate and oversee heavy equipment in daily maintenance.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Customer- and service-oriented teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise highway maintenance crews on daily tasks.
• Plan, schedule, and budget maintenance activities for multiple sites.
• Conduct employment interviews and recommend actions.
• Oversee employee development and performance evaluations.
• Operate MAP system to develop annual maintenance plans.
• Prepare records and reports on work and expenditures.
• Lead monthly crew safety and training meetings.
• Coordinate access permits and emergency response resources.

Conocimientos

Independent leadership

Operational and administrative

Safety leadership

Communication

Heavy equipment operation

Growth mindset

Service-oriented

Descripción del empleo

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world\'s longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

Description

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world\'s longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking an experienced maintenance professional ready and willing to provide leadership, guidance, and support for employees tasked with roadway and roadside maintenance at the Maintenance Facility in Kelso, WA. As the Highway Maintenance Supervisor, you will work independently to plan, budget, schedule, and supervise highway maintenance crews engaged in specialized maintenance, repair, and reconstruction of highway features. An effective Maintenance Supervisor must have good communication skills, exhibit leadership qualities, facilitate and provide training in support of workforce development, support management, be accountable, and demonstrate inclusion with all employees.

What To Expect

The typical schedule is four 10-hour shifts (40 hours per week), with participation in a rotational night shift. You may work near high-volume, high-speed traffic, stand for extended periods, and navigate rough, steep, or uneven terrain. Some work may occur at heights or over land or water.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Supervise Highway Maintenance crews performing daily maintenance and operations activities on assigned roadways and structures.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and budget highway maintenance activities for the daytime Kelso and St. Helens Maintenance crews, including Highway Maintenance Worker 2 and Highway Maintenance Worker 3 staff.
• Conduct employment interviews and recommend actions related to employment.
• Oversee employee development and performance evaluations.
• Prioritize and budget using a personal computer and utilize the Maintenance Accountability Process (MAP) System to develop the annual maintenance plan.
• Prepare records and reports pertaining to work accomplished, expenditures, and emergency situations including working with county agencies, city agencies, and Washington State Patrol.
• Conduct monthly crew safety and training meetings.
• Review and issue access permits, review franchise applications, and recommend requirements and approval.
• Communicate and coordinate resources for an emergency response with Emergency Operations Center, Incident Command, supervisor, and others as necessary.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Independent Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise multiple highway maintenance crews operating across multiple duty stations and shifts, including planning, scheduling, prioritizing, and assigning work for maintenance activities.
• Operational and Administrative Experience: Demonstrated ability to track expenditures, use of inventory items and independently manage accuracy.
• Safety Awareness & Leadership: Experience prioritizing and promoting a safety-first culture, strong knowledge of workplace safety standards with consistently applied safe work practices.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely with internal staff, management, other agencies, and the public using verbal, written, and virtual communications, including acting as WSDOT's representative in meetings and public interactions.
• Heavy Equipment Operation & Oversight: Ability to operate and oversee the use of heavy equipment in support of daily highway maintenance and emergency response operations.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The Following Qualifications Are Also Required

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to work at heights exceeding 25 feet over land or water.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, alternate shifts, standby assignments, rotational day and night shifts, and emergency callouts as needed.
• Ability to work a rotational night shift.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in all weather conditions and report to the assigned duty station within 60 minutes when called back after hours.

It Is Preferred That Qualified Candidates Also Demonstrate

• Emergency Response: Experience coordinating emergency responses with a central operations center, while directing appropriate personnel and equipment. Knowledge of highways asset life cycles and preservation activities.
• Conflict Resolution: Proven experience applying strong problem solving and interpersonal skills addressing and resolving conflict in the workplace in a manner that aligns with Department policies and values.
• Mentoring: Demonstrated ability to guide and support others, effectively sharing knowledge, skills and experience to foster growth and development of employees.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• This position is subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). For more information, please go to DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance - We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual's lifestyle.
• Paid Leave - In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance - Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future - WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

More than Just a Paycheck!

• Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
• We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

• Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
• Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
• To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
• Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
• The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

• State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
• Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a prorated basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status